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IATTC 2023

These are outcomes from the 101st meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) on 07 – 11 August 2023.

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A1. FADs

Resolution on the design and biodegradability of drifting FADs (fish aggregating devices).
submitted by European Union
Revised on 10 August 2023
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A2. FADs

Resolution of the recovery of FADs and other issues.
submitted by Ecuador
Revised on 11 August 2023
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A3. Amendment res C-21-04

Resolution on FAD management
submitted by Various
withdrawn under pressure from Japan
Revised on 9 August 2023
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A4. FADs

Resolution to change design of FAD to reduce bycatch
submitted by USA
Posted on 6 July 2023
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A5. FADs

Resolution to modify A4 on FADs
submitted by USA
Posted on 17 July 2023
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B1. Bluefin Tuna

Resolution to establish a regime of the monitoring and control of the bluefin tuna fishery.
submitted by European Union
rejected by US, Mexico and Japan
Posted on 6 July 2023
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B2. Bluefin Tuna (Long Term)

Resolution to establish a long-term management regime of bluefin tuna
submitted by Various
Revised on 10 August 2023
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C1. Sharks

Resolution to prohibit the practice of finning in the IATTC convention area.
submitted by European Union
combined with C-4 below
Posted on 6 July 2023
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C2. Shark Management

Resolution on the management of sharks, including reporting catch on various species.
submitted by Columbia
combined with C-6 below
Posted on 13 July 2023
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C3. Shark Conservation

Resolution requiring the establishment of national plans of action for shark conservation and other measures.
submitted by Columbia
combined with C-6 below
Revised on 21 July 2023
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C4. Sharks

Proposal to consolidate various shark measures and central practices in one resolution.
submitted by Canada
combined with C-6 below
Posted on 14 July 2023
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C5. Sharks

Proposal to consolidate various shark measures and central practices in one resolution.
submitted by Various
combined with C-6 below
Posted on 17 July 2023
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C6. Sharks

Proposal to consolidate various shark measures and central practices in one resolution
submitted by Various
explanation: Adopted, but with stronger language blocked by China and Japan
Revised on 9 August 2023
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D1. VMS

Resolution to set minimum requirements for commencement of manual transmission, and to establish the obligation to provide manual reporting every 6 hours.
submitted by EU
Revised on 10 July 2023
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E1. Tropical Tunas

Resolution to establish reference points for tropical tunas.
submitted by Ecuador
Revised on 10 July 2023
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F1. Observer Coverage

Resolution to increase total number of observers on longline fleet
submitted by Ecuador
rejected by China and Japan
Revised on 11 August 2023
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G1. South Pacific Albacore

Resolution on the management of South Pacific albacore
submitted by Ecuador
withdrawn under pressure from China
Posted on 11 July 2023
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H1. Dorado/Mahi mahi

Resolution to undertake studies on dorado
submitted by Various
Revised on 11 August 2023
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I1. Silky shark

Resolution on the managment and conservation of silky sharks.
submitted by USA
Posted on 16 July 2023
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J1. Climate Change

Resolution to ensure the conisderation of climate change in IATTC fisheries and planning.
submitted by USA
Posted on 6 July 2023
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K1. North Pacific Albacore

Resolution on the management of North Pacific Albacore
submitted by Various
Posted on 17 July 2023
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